There has been a bit of buzz surrounding the Sony HDR SR7 vs Canon HV20 camcorder. I wanted to see what the fuss was all about so I’ve have prepared this short review.

Let’s get straight into it. To make things simple, the good points and bad (if any) of both camcorders are listed below for you.

Pros of the Sony hdr sr7 vs Canon HV20 camcorder

Good bits:
oThe Sony HDR SR7 has a good sturdy design and is not at all bulky.
oIt comes with a 20X optical zoom which is quite good for camcorders.
oVideos are really clear and have a high definition.
oYou can record up to 8 hours of video to the 60GB hard drive at the best quality with the Sony hdr sr7 vs Canon HV20 camcorder.
oThe ports on this Sony are all covered. This adds a professional finish while protecting the ports.
oSupports the Dolby 5.1 surround recording for cinema quality sound.
oComes with a built in microphone.
Things That Could Be Better
oThe LCD screen could be a bit larger. As it is a touch screen you’ll need the space.
oThe Sony HDR SR7 could benefit from a windshield filter to reduce background sounds when recording video outdoors.
oThe Sony is a bit on the pricey side, you can expect to pay over $1200 for this camcorder.

So what can we say about the Canon HV20 in this Sony HDR-SR7 vs Canon HV20 camcorder?

Canon HV20 Camcorder

This camcorder is cheaper than the Sony, but does a lower price mean less impressive specs? Let’s have a look.

The Good Bits:
oNot a bad price. The average cost is around $780.00. You’ll have to shop around though as the price margin is quite wide depending on where you shop.
oCanon included a joystick for easier manipulation of the menus.
oAlso included is a manual dial so you can control the focus.
oYou can achieve clear footage with high definition and crisp colors, which is superior to many other brands. When shooting in normal lighting, there is hardly any noise at all.
oThe Canon is easy to operate which makes it quite popular when choosing between the Sony hdr sr7 vs Canon HV20 camcorder.
The Bits That Can Be Improved
oVideo quality is a bit poor when using the night mode and recording in low lighting.
oThe white balance can’t be changed while you’re shooting which makes it a pain to record if moving through various lightings.
oPhoto quality is not very good, even for a camcorder. Photos look fine on screen but that is as far as you’ll want to take it.
oIf the LCD is set to bright and while in HDV mode you can only record up to 65 minutes before the battery dies.

Well I hope you enjoyed this Sony HDR SR7 vs Canon HV20 camcorder analysis. Whichever camcorder you choose you won’t be disappointed.
Both camcorders are quite similar when it comes to features and performance so in the end, it comes down to price.

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